Nomination: meaning, definitions and examples
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nomination
[ ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən ]
award
The act of officially suggesting someone for a position or office, especially as a candidate for an election or as a recipient of an award.
Synonyms
appointment, recommendation, selection
Examples of usage
- She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Oscars.
- His nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize was well-deserved.
political
The action of nominating or being nominated for a political position, especially in an election.
Synonyms
candidacy, designation, naming
Examples of usage
- The party announced his nomination as their candidate for mayor.
- The nomination process for the presidential election was intense.
Translations
Translations of the word "nomination" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nomeação
🇮🇳 नामांकन
🇩🇪 Nominierung
🇮🇩 nominasi
🇺🇦 номінація
🇵🇱 nominacja
🇯🇵 指名 (しめい)
🇫🇷 nomination
🇪🇸 nominación
🇹🇷 adaylık
🇰🇷 지명 (지명)
🇸🇦 ترشيح
🇨🇿 nominace
🇸🇰 nominácia
🇨🇳 提名 (tímíng)
🇸🇮 nominacija
🇮🇸 tilnefning
🇰🇿 номинация
🇬🇪 წარდგენა
🇦🇿 namizədlik
🇲🇽 nominación
Word origin
The word 'nomination' originated from the Latin word 'nominatio', which means 'the act of naming'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Initially used in the context of appointing someone for a position or office, it later expanded to include award nominations and political candidacy. The concept of nomination plays a crucial role in various fields, recognizing achievements and suggesting individuals for roles of importance.